GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

What do you mean by 'anonymity in the civil services'? Explain why anonymity and neutrality are considered as important traits for civil servants.

Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019

Syllabus: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.

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The toppers’ answers

Ajay JainAIR 12 · CSE 2019 · 157 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Anonymity refers to no public exposure of the civil servant for its action or inactions. He is not responsible to the public and work behind the political structure of the country, who are responsible for the task.

Anonymity and neutrality are considered to be important traits because

Body · points

a) Non-partisanship - It helps in non-partisanship towards both the political ideology and towards citizens. If they are not neutral they can become partisan in the course of time

b) Trust and confidence of public in the administration and government.

(c) Continuance of the programmes and schemes

(d) Represents stability of the administration

(e) Objectivity - towards political master for advising

(f) Efficiency and effectiveness - as they are anonymous for the public they work based on objective criterias

(g) Central to good governance and responsive administration.

Close

However, it is not that there is no link between citizen and civil servant, it is only that they are not directly responsible.

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